Massive spoiler for those who are yet blissfully unaware (highlight to read):
SPOILER Count Dooku is the new Sith apprentice! His Sith title is Darth Tyranus, as we find out toward the end of the film when he meets his master, Darth Sidious (the real one, not yours truly :-)END SPOILERWith that in mind, Dooku is set to be the most complex character of the saga, only surpassed by Anakin. I suspect that Dooku's motives are VERY elaborate, and not merely "I'm bad and I'm gonna kick your tail". No, Dooku will do that too... but at heart, I do believe he's got a higher good in mind, in a sort of "Doctor Doom"-ish sense.
He's probably also going to foreshadow some of what Anakin will become...
Just got back from the early showing, this was a great movie! The best battles and light-saber duels ever.Jar Jar is only a bit player in this one, maybe about 20 seconds of dialog. Lucas paid attention to fan's complaints and made a much better movie.